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Tokenized Asset Trades to Begin in July

Tokenized Asset Trades to Begin in July

May 13, 2026 · Hannah Price

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation is set to launch limited production trades of tokenized securities in July, with a full rollout in October. This mov

Risk Analytics Meets AI in Financial Sector

Risk Analytics Meets AI in Financial Sector

May 13, 2026 · James Parker

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has broadened its Models-as-a-Service platform with the addition of Open Risk Analytics. This expansion is part of LSEG's Pos

Ford's Autonomous Parking Tech Takes a Big Leap

Ford's Autonomous Parking Tech Takes a Big Leap

May 12, 2026 · Emily Ross

The US Patent and Trademark Office recently granted Ford a patent for technology that enables parked cars to move on their own to avoid collisions. This innovat

Trump’s Tariffs Blocked by Federal Court

Trump’s Tariffs Blocked by Federal Court

May 10, 2026 · Emily Ross

A federal court ruled Wednesday against President Trump’s recently imposed global tariffs. The decision halts the implementation of these new taxes on imported

US Sets July 4 Deadline for EU Tariff Decision

US Sets July 4 Deadline for EU Tariff Decision

May 10, 2026 · David Chen

US President Donald Trump announced a July 4 deadline to decide on increasing tariffs on European Union goods. Trump made the statement after speaking with Euro

North Korea-Russia Bridge Nears Completion

North Korea-Russia Bridge Nears Completion

May 9, 2026 · James Parker

A crucial bridge connecting North Korea and Russia is almost finished. Satellite imagery confirms the project’s advanced stage. The structure spans a river on t